Category: Balcony Waterproofing

A geotechnical report is an invaluable tool for any commercial building and infrastructure project. This detailed site condition report is essential not only for understanding the mechanical properties of the site but for assessing the risk factors for water infiltration and understanding the soil composition, including whether the soil contains any harmful chemicals or gases....

Waterproofing is a critical step in building construction, but what can you do to make the process go quickly and smoothly? Here are some quick tips for streamlining waterproofing application: Consider liquid waterproofing Depending on the project, you may be able to apply waterproofing much faster with a liquid-applied waterproofing product than with a sheet-applied...

Waterproofing basements and other below ground spaces takes special considerations. Here are five points to consider when specifying waterproofing for these spaces. Investigate the water table level and assess the risk of rising ground water levels due to high rainfall or flooding. Unexpected rising ground water levels will increase the hydrostatic pressure on the waterproofing...

Tanking – also referred to as below ground waterproofing – involves the application of a waterproofing barrier to the walls, the base slab and in some cases to the roof of the below ground structure. The goal of waterproof tanking is to encase the entire envelope of the below ground structure to protect it from...

Waterproofing protects your structure and the assets within it against damaging moisture, humidity, and floods. Although waterproofing systems account for a small fraction of the cost of an overall building project, if the wrong solution is chosen or it’s installed improperly, the costs of remediation can be tremendous. Risk of water ingress Usually the amount...

You cannot avoid cracks appearing in the building foundation as with time, the ground moves. These subtle moves gradually cause some cracks to the foundation which can be small or invisible. The regular water exposure or water flow that is caused by rain or melting snow and thus, moisture start affecting the building slowly. So,...

Be it a residential property or a commercial one, roof is the most critical part that needs the utmost importance and care during construction. The quality life of a building depends on the quality roofing; therefore it is mandatory for you to think of advanced solutions to add more life to the roof of your...

A balcony in a building adds value to it. It does not only enhance the environment of a place by making it airy and sunny, but balcony gives a room a grace and elegance. A beautifully maintained balcony is always appreciated by residents as well as visitors. It improves the décor and interior and exterior...